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ÎBoth outside door mirrors have a
reverse tilt f eature. When in
reverse, the selected mirror will
tilt down slightly to improve your
view as you parallel park. Shifting
out of reverse will return the
mirror to its original position.
To tilt the driver’s mirror, place
the selector switch in the left
position.
To tilt the passenger’s mirror,
place the switch in the right
position.
To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center position.
Outside mirror positions can be
stored in the driving position
memory system (see page ).
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown. With the ignition switch in the
ON (II) position, move the
selector switch to the L (driver’s
side), or R (passenger’s side). Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For
more inf ormation, see pages
and .
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Mirrors
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ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
SELECTOR SWITCH
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Î This heated mirror f unction has a
timer (see page ).
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, or the power mode ON,
turn on the heaters by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonasareminder.Pressthe
button again to turn the heaters off.
Pressing this button also turns the
rear window def ogger on and of f . Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For
more inf ormation, see pages
and . 139
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Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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Î Store a driving position only when
the vehicle is parked.
Your vehicle has a memory feature
f or the driver’s seat and outside
mirror positions.
Seat, except f or power lumbar, and
outside mirror positions can be
stored in separate memories. You
select a memorized position by
pushing the appropriate button or
using the appropriate remote
transmitter or the keyless access
remote (Driver 1 or Driver 2).
Adjust the seat to a comfortable
position (see page ).
Adjust the outside mirrors f or best
visibility (see page ).Press and release the SET button
on the control panel. You will hear
a beep. Immediately press and
hold one of the memory buttons (1
or 2) until you hear two beeps.
The indicator in the memory
button will come on. The current
positions of the driver’s seat and
outside mirrors are now stored.
Turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. You cannot add a
new driving position to the
memory unless the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. You can
recall a memorized position with
the ignition switch in any position.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For
more inf ormation, see pages and . 3.
1.
2.
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Storing a Driving Position in
Memory
Driving Position Memory System
164
MEMORY BUTTONS
SET BUTTON
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Always keep the remote and the
built-in key away from any magnetic
material.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your built-in key.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a lost key replaced.
UseonlyAcura-approvedkeyblanks.
Your vehicle has a keyless access
system. This system allows you to
operate the vehicle without an
ignition key. When you carry the
remote with you, you can lock/
unlock the door(s), unlock the trunk,
and start the engine.
When the vehicle battery is dead. When the remote battery is dead. A vehicle is being operated with a
transmitter nearby. The remote is covered by metal. You carry a cell phone, a laptop
computer, or other electrical
device near the remote. There is strong electrical current
nearby. Thebatteryof theremoteisweak.
The system may not work if: Each keyless access remote has a
built-in key. This key is used to lock/
unlock the doors when the remote
battery becomes weak and the
power door lock/unlock operation is
disabled. You cannot start the engine
with this key.
Make sure the driver always carries
the remote/built-in key set.
Protect the remote and the built-in
key f rom direct sunlight, high
temperature, and high humidity.
Do not drop the remote or the
built-in key, and do not set heavy
objects on them.
Keep the remote and the built-in key
away f rom liquids. If they get wet,
dry them immediately with a sof t
cloth.
The built-in keys do not contain
batteries.On models with navigation system
K eyless A ccess System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The f ollowing keys come with your
vehicle. Refer to page for how to
separate the keys.
This key is used to lock/unlock the
doors, glove box, and trunk pass-
through cover.This remote is used to lock/unlock
the doors and unlock the trunk.
When you carry the remote, you can
lock/unlock the doors, unlock the
trunk, and start the engine.
Anyone can lock/unlock a door or
open the trunk if the remote is
within the operating range of the
door or the trunk. You can lock/unlock the doors
within about a 32 inch (about 80 cm)
radius f rom the outside door handle.
You can open the trunk within about
a 32 inch (about 80 cm) radius f rom
thetrunkreleaseswitch.
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Keys
K eyless A ccess System
Built -in K ey
K eyless A ccess Remot e
168
BUILT-IN KEYS
OPERATING
RANGE
KEYLESS ACCESS
REMOTES
KEY NUMBER TAG
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The engine may not run, and some
malf unctions may occur, if the
remote is outside the vehicle.The engine may not start if the
remote is subjected to strong radio
waves.
Also, the engine may not start if the
remote is too close to the windows.
K eyless A ccess System
Engine Start/Stop Button
Operating Range
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Make sure you know where the remote
is when you are inside the vehicle.
Remember that you can start the engine
when the remote is inside the vehicle.
Make sure you always carry the remote
with you.
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The keyless access system has f our
power modes: VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK), ACCESSORY, ON, and
START.
This system uses the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch to start and stop the engine. If
you are carrying the keyless access
remote, you can start the engine by
pressing the engine start/stop
button with the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission)
depressed. You can also stop the
engine by pushing this button when
the vehicle is stopped. Each time you press the engine
start/stop button without pressing
the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) while
carrying the keyless access remote,
the power mode switches between
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
ACCESSORY, and ON.
You can start the engine at any time
by pressing the engine start/stop
button, while pressing the brake
pedal, with the shift lever in Park or
neutral position.
You can start the engine at any time
by pressing the engine start/stopbutton, while pressing the clutch
pedal f ully, with the shif t lever in any
gear position.
To change the power mode without
turning on the engine, press the
engine start/stop button without
pressing the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission). The power
mode will be changed as shown on
the
next page.
Automatic transmission:
Manual transmission:
K eyless A ccess System
Engine Start/Stop Button
OperationSwit ching t he Power Modes Changing t he Power Mode wit houtSt art ing t he Engine
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CONT INUED
K eyless A ccess System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Automatic TransmissionManual Transmission
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: Press the engine start/stop button.
: Press the engine start/stop button without the shift lever in P.
: Shift to Park, then press the engine start/stop button.
Do the following without pressing the brake pedal. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the button is off.
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button comes on green.
Some electrical components such as the
audio system and accessory power sockets
can be operated.
ON
Indicator in the button remains green when
the engine is not running.
(If the engine is running,this indicator is off.)
All electrical components can be used.
: Press the engine start/stop buttonwithout pressing the clutch pedal.
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